By Rebeca Rubio
Innovation Grants: Supporting Professional Learning and Collaborative Inquiry in the Library Learning Commons
Abstract
The Coordinator for Libraries and Information Services from Richmond School District 38 in Vancouver, British Columbia, provides an overview of how two elementary and two secondary school schools implemented district innovation grants around new BC curriculum and student needs through school library learning commons collaborative projects. The exemplary projects motivate and inspire replication.
Rebeca Rubio is the Coordinator for Libraries and Information Services in SD38 Richmond (BC) where she supports teacher-librarians in developing programs, redesigning flexible spaces and developing responsive Library Learning Commons. She also supports teachers and schools with resource acquisition, database navigation, digital literacy and other literacy initiatives. In addition, she manages and maintains the District Resource Centre, acquiring and circulating valuable resources for all educators. She is passionate about student engagement, Aboriginal studies, multiple literacies and libraries.